Civil Engineer Apprentice

Job title:

Civil Engineer Apprentice

Company:

RSK Group

Job description

About the CompanyAt Nicholas O’Dwyer, sustainability is at the core of our work. If you are looking to advance your career in a socially responsible company, which has a proven track record over 90 years, and is committed to creating a sustainable planet, we invite you to be part of our team.Our mission is to provide innovative and reliable solutions using cutting edge technology and expertise, to ensure project success and employee satisfaction. We deliver infrastructure projects in water, wastewater, transportation, civil and structural engineering, flood protection, and energy including renewables. With headquarters in Ireland, we also operate in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.As part of the RSK Group, an amalgamation of over 200 companies with more than 15,000 employees, we benefit from a global network of opportunities while retaining our brand and autonomy.About the Role:In partnership with Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Nicholas O’Dwyer is hiring a Civil Engineering Apprentice as part of the Civil Engineering Apprenticeship Programme.As an apprentice, you will participate in a blended learning model that combines academic instruction with real project experience, helping you to develop into a Qualified Engineer. Your on-the-job training will include a structured mentorship programme, job shadowing, and diverse project involvement. Key activities will include:

• Collaborating with a team of engineers on project discussions and supporting project delivery.
• Gaining insight into business projects, team collaboration, and project task completion.
• Learning to prepare materials for reports, designs, drawings, and specifications under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Understanding the importance of project communication and how to address challenges to keep projects on track.
• Developing problem-solving skills and applying these methods to generate ideas and solutions.
• Enhancing scheduling and time management skills to meet tight deadlines.
• Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement across all aspects of the working environment.

Core role requirements:

• Minimum of five O6/H7 grades in Leaving Certificate subjects.
• Satisfactory Maths requirement: H7 in Higher Level Mathematics or O6 in Ordinary Level Mathematics or F2 in Foundation Mathematics.
• For FETAC graduates: Full cognate FETAC (Level 5) award or higher with distinction grades in at least three components.
• Career changers are also welcome to apply.

Programme Details

• A 3-year programme leading to a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Level 7).
• An earlier qualification of a Higher Certificate in Civil Engineering (Level 6) is achieved after 2 years.
• One academic day per week during the academic year.
• Four days per week of on-site learning and skill application.
• Supported by an industry mentor through on-the-job training, including maintaining an Apprentice Workplace Logbook, case studies, technical projects, HR performance reviews, and continuous learning assignments.
• Off-the-job learning includes one week of residential project-based learning, online lectures one full day per week, and campus attendance one day per month for labs/workshops.
• The programme culminates in the educational base for professional registration with Engineers Ireland at either Technician or Associate Engineer level.

Application Requirements

• Suitable for school leavers, graduates/undergraduates, and career changers.

Embark on your engineering career with us, blending academic learning with practical experience to build a sustainable future.Our mission is to provide advice and assistance to today’s global community in the delivery of sustainable infrastructure for tomorrow. As a professional engineering and environmental consultancy, we provide water engineering, environmental engineering, and civil and structural engineering services to both public and private sector clients, mainly in the transportation and infrastructure sectors.Over the years we have provided services in water and wastewater engineering to authorities serving over five million consumers, and we’ve used our engineering services to help develop over five thousand kilometres of highways, making us one of the most respected consulting engineering practices in Ireland today. We’ve worked in over 20 countries and counting throughout the developing world and our employees have access to a range of major projects in Ireland, the UK, Europe, and Africa.Nicholas O’Dwyer is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. In fact, Environment Analyst recently highlighted RSK’s growth commenting, “Few companies in the environmental services sector can claim to be expanding at the same pace as RSK.” Today, RSK Group consists of over 120 businesses and employs over 7,000 specialists. The group is headquartered in the United Kingdom and has an established presence in more than 40 countries around the world.

Expected salary

Location

Ireland

Job date

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 02:39:38 GMT

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